Christopher Cina
Pork Wontons with Beer Nuoc Cham RecipeA Pilsner is the perfect pairing for these wontons because it’s clean, fresh, and not so overpowering as to mitigate the sweet and sour of the Nuoc Cham.
Cauliflower-Horseradish Soup RecipeHere is a simple soup, using very few ingredients and an English barleywine.
Sweet Corn Fritters with Jalapeño Jelly RecipeA dry Dortmunder in both the fritters and the jelly helps balance the sweetness of the corn and jelly.
Panko Chicken Sandwich with Tomato-Mozzarella Relish RecipeThese Milanese-style chicken breasts are punched up by the use of a California Common in the batter.
Seared Cod with Pork Posole and Cilantro Pesto RecipeIn this recipe, a Schwarzbier is perfect for the posole. It’s a dark beer that isn’t overly bitter or heavy, and it’s crisp enough and light enough to lend both flavor and color, without overpowering the dried chilies.
Sriracha-Honey Chicken Fried Quail RecipeThe higher alcohol content in a Belgian tripel helps produce a crispy coating on this decadent snack.
Coconut Braised Chicken RecipeAn American double (or dubbel) has the bitterness and spice to accentuate the Thai chile sauce and bring out the flavors in the coconut.
Oatmeal Stout Flourless Chocolate Cake RecipeThe sweet creaminess of oatmeal stout is the perfect complement to the dark chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla in this flourless cake.
Pecan-Crusted Catfish with Sweet Corn Puree RecipeThis traditional Southern dish is made with grilled sweet corn, lime, and spices, a combination that adds sweet, tart, and spicy notes. A German altbier or Scottish ale is perfect for this dish.
Imperial Stout Pecan Bread Pudding RecipeIt’s not uncommon to incorporate rum or bourbon in bread pudding, but in this case, we use an imperial stout for an added bit of decadence. The high alcohol content adds a bit of bite, complementing the sweetness of the dessert.
New York Reuben with Ale‑Soaked Kraut RecipeRegardless of its origin, the Reuben sandwich is delicious and made even more so with our ale-soaked sauerkraut.
Tsunami Burger RecipeIn this over-the-top tuna and crab sandwich, the bitterness of an IPA counters the sweetness in the crab and the fat from the crab salad.